GlobalFest 2010 will be an explosive fireworks festival that will bring different countries together to compete against each other to produce a huge and spectacular display of fireworks! Germany, Italy, Portugal and Spain will compete this year to try to produce the grandest choreographed display of fireworks, with an extra element- the compulsory musical piece, Grand Pas de Deux form Ludwig Minkus’ Don Quixote to be incorporated- contributing to these pyromusicals being entirely unique global premiers. GlobalFest’s aim is to showcase our community’s cultural and artistic diversity within Calgary and around the world, appealing as a fantastic international destination for everyone.
What’s new this year to GlobalFest is the OneWorld International Night Market, a non-fireworks night where you can come to Elliston Park, which will be free to public to access, and explore the tents set up to display and sell art and merchandise from around the globe!
Located at Elliston Park, with entrances located at the corner of 17th (International) Avenue and 60th Street SE and the festival operating between 6 pm-11:15 pm, tickets are still available online at www.globalfest.ca , so come down and check out GlobalFest!
Here’s the fantastic line-up:
Friday, August 20- Germany (Opening)
Sunday, August 22- Italy
Tuesday, August 24- Portugal
Thursday, August 26- Spain
Saturday, August 28- Finale
But what can be better than simply enjoying the park and watching a brilliant display of glittering lights in the sky reflected off an immense and sparkling lake? When you can VOLUNTEER and be part of a celebration of one of Calgary’s unique festivals celebrating cultural diversity and art! You enjoy many other added benefits of volunteering with GlobalFest, such as a free GlobalFest shirt, parking, snacks and drinks during your shift and a site pass (for access to all five nights of the fireworks). Find out more at www.globalfest.ca!
I know I’m going to enjoy being involved in this fabulous festival; I’ve got placed at the Kiddie Korral, but how about you?
Image credits:
GlobalFest logo: http://www.ama.ab.ca/cps/rde/xchg/ama/web/savings_Global-Fest-12484.htm?link=txt
GlobalFest display: http://www.skagit.edu/directory.asp_Q_pagenumber_E_462
Gloabfest logo: http://www.globaltvcalgary.com/events/GlobalFest/3300763/story.html
